Our Christmas Kitchen

Just a quick share of our kitchen this Christmas.. Our precious hand artwork from the preschool years. A few from the family room… The glass and metal table is from...

Our Christmas Trees

To tell you about our Christmas trees, I will need to tell you about one of my greatest treasure finds – EVER! This incredible box is built of old road...

Use Car Keys to Pick out a Tree?

Hello All! I was away for the Holiday weekend and have been trying to get back into the groove. Along with lots of shopping, we actually got our Christmas tree...
Ho, Ho, Ho, A Santa Pillow

Ho, Ho, Ho, A Santa Pillow

Honestly, I am surprised I didn’t think of this sooner… Based on the same idea of the belted pillow I did this fall.. I simply used a black belt and...
A Fa La La La Holiday Home Tour

A Fa La La La Holiday Home Tour

I know, I know, I can’t stop the fa la la’s. I am done. Almost. Maybe. Anyway, there are some upcoming parties of Holiday Home tours so I thought I...
Waiting for Him to be Born

Waiting for Him to be Born

I finally made it to the living room “zone” last night and was pleased to be able to put together our Nativity. It is our tradition that when we return...
Our Family Tree

Our Family Tree

One of the reasons I did four trees this year (wow, did I really do four? You can see my other trees here, here and here) was because the other...
A Vintage Jewelry Tree

A Vintage Jewelry Tree

This tree started out ugly and cheap looking. I again, used the spray that I talk about here, it softened the bright and tacky green. Originally it was just going...
Oh Kitchen Tree, Oh Kitchen Tree, How Lovely are Thy Utensils

Oh Kitchen Tree, Oh Kitchen Tree, How Lovely are Thy Utensils

If you saw my posting a while back about the Ballard Inspired Tree, I originally was going to use to display all the vintage kitchen utensils I picked up last...
Our White Tree, and Pink, Blue, Orange, Purple and Green!

Our White Tree, and Pink, Blue, Orange, Purple and Green!

Last year we finished our basement to use as a family space. There are adult areas, kid areas and family areas. It is a fun space, very colorful. Last year...
A Christmas Vignette

A Christmas Vignette

I know, I know, I am late to the party. I finally have a vignette to submit to the Holiday Vignette Party at Southern Hospitality. This is the table next...
What Ever Happened to that Ballard Inspired Tree?

What Ever Happened to that Ballard Inspired Tree?

A while back, I participated in The CSI Project’s Ballard Inspired project. I actually made the top 10, which I will admit was fun. I think my husband and sister...